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Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Utah

In Utah, biochemists and biophysicists earn $78,260 at the median — $37.63 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Utah. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$78K
Median annual
$37.63/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$109K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in Utah?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,984/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,350/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$79,420/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,634/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Utah

Bar chart showing Biochemists and Biophysicists salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $49,000, 25th percentile $65,660, median $78,260, 75th percentile $78,790, 90th percentile $108,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$66KMedian$78K75th$79K90th$109K
Bar chart showing Biochemists and Biophysicists salary percentiles in Utah: 10th percentile $49,000, 25th percentile $65,660, median $78,260, 75th percentile $78,790, 90th percentile $108,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level biochemists and biophysicists (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.

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Biochemists and Biophysicists salary by metro in Utah

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Salt Lake City-Murray$78K+0%350

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Frequently asked questions

How much do biochemists and biophysicists make in Utah?

The median is $78,260 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,000, and experienced biochemists and biophysicists can clear $108,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in Utah?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,984/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 27.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a biochemists and biophysicists salary go in Utah?

Utah has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biochemists and biophysicists salary is worth about $79,420 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do biochemists and biophysicists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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